Travel Blogs from Beijing

... AUD$5. Especially when I am unable to work here, it does feel good to see your money go so far. This week's awesome China moment happened when I looked across at the gym to see a man working out next to me dressed in dress shoes, suit pants, a ...

... a bit muted by the smog that managed to make it all the way out (it was a 45-60min drive out of Beijing). We enjoyed Beijing very much. We were right near Tianamen Square and just up from there was the very atmospheric Forbidden City. Tuesday before we ...

We woke up this morning and we decided that the breakfast just isn't that good over here at the Hilton and we miss the pool and the fine rooms of the Fairmont. I logged on to see if I could make a last minute reservation and it showed sold ...

... to see a single doctor. With that whole process finished, mum and I got ready to meet Sammy, who is a good friend of mine in China, her husband Faye and Rebecca for dinner. They took us to a restaurant for Western food, and it was great to be back ...

Attractions in Beijing

First built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi dynasty, this is one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall that was used as the northern barrier defending the capital and imperial tombs.

Built in 1420 with a total area of 270 acres, this is the largest building for religious worship in China, which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest.